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The case is often cited in discussions of [[frivolous lawsuit]]s in the [[United States]], but the facts are also often misrepresented. Contrary to popular belief, Haimes never claimed that a CAT scan had caused her to lose her psychic powers. In fact, the often alluded to CAT scan never took place. Haimes only claimed that the [[headache]]s resulting from her allergic reaction prevented her from earning a living as a psychic. |
The case is often cited in discussions of [[frivolous lawsuit]]s in the [[United States]], but the facts are also often misrepresented. Contrary to popular belief, Haimes never claimed that a CAT scan had caused her to lose her psychic powers. In fact, the often alluded to CAT scan never took place. Haimes only claimed that the [[headache]]s resulting from her allergic reaction prevented her from earning a living as a psychic. |
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Revision as of 18:54, 9 September 2005
Judith Richardson Haimes is a Philadelphia, PA woman who worked as a psychic until an allergic reaction to the iodine tracer injected for a CAT scan allegedly disabled her. She sued Temple University Hospital and was awarded over $600,000 for pain and suffering and loss of income. This award was later overturned in appeal.
Haimes's case was the subject of the book Judith by her husband, Allen Haimes.
The case is often cited in discussions of frivolous lawsuits in the United States, but the facts are also often misrepresented. Contrary to popular belief, Haimes never claimed that a CAT scan had caused her to lose her psychic powers. In fact, the often alluded to CAT scan never took place. Haimes only claimed that the headaches resulting from her allergic reaction prevented her from earning a living as a psychic.
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